‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ ingeniously blends fact and fiction
"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" is one of Quentin Tarantino's finest films to date, riveting audiences in nearly every scene.7 years ago
‘The Farewell’ is a great film based on the true story of a lie
Some films say they're based on a true story, but "The Farewell" is based on an actual lie. It's a great, moving film.7 years ago
Criticize radicals for their actions, not their origins
Trump’s tweets have rallied the Democrats in unanimous defense of four extremists who deserve criticism for their actions, but not their origins.7 years ago
Divided Dems can’t exploit Trump’s biggest vulnerability
If Democrats can’t even work together on their own side of the aisle, how can they promise to bring the whole country together?7 years ago
The ‘pride gap’ divides the parties
Fourth of July headline from the Gallup Poll proclaimed “American Pride Hits New Low” – with only a minority saying they are “extremely proud” to be American.7 years ago
Attacking the founders’ flag
Under pressure from Kaepernick, Nike canceled plans for special edition sneakers decorated with the flag, featuring a circle of thirteen stars representing the thirteen rebellious colonies.7 years ago
Joe Biden: Combining radical substance with moderate style
Joe Biden faces a difficult dilemma: if he moves left to placate his party’s increasingly socialistic base, he’ll lose the moderate support he needs to challenge Donald Trump.7 years ago
A political earthquake could shake Los Angeles and the nation
Frustration, rage and disgust over the homeless crisis in Los Angeles threatens a political revolution that could bring profound nationwide consequences.7 years ago
Fascinated with the destructive power of politics
A new poll from the Wall Street Journal and NBC News shows Americans are slightly schizophrenic in their attitude toward politics.7 years ago
Time to proclaim: ‘Family first!’
The collapse of the family stands at the heart of America’s most pressing, painful problems – addiction and suicide, economic inequality, educational under-performance, and even homelessness.7 years ago
Problems beyond politics
In spite of a booming economy and increased opportunity for every segment of society, so-called “deaths of despair” – through suicide, alcoholism or drug overdoses – have reached unprecedented levels7 years ago
Taxpayer funding for abortions is not ‘pro-choice’
Joe Biden’s abandonment of his long-standing support for the Hyde Amendment has not only damaged his campaign, but should bring permanent changes to the language we use on the abortion issue.7 years ago
The issue of ‘reparations’ may doom the Dems
More than a half-dozen Democrats running for president officially endorse the misguided notion of paying “reparations” to those whose distant ancestors were enslaved more than 150 years ago.7 years ago
Distrusting the people
Angry nationwide demonstrations against more restrictive state abortion laws demonstrate a destructive tendency of the left—distrusting the will of the people, as expressed through their elected representatives.7 years ago
A popular but underrated genius: Herman Wouk
On May 17th, America lost one of the 20th Century’s most significant, popular but under-rated writers, when Herman Wouk died just ten days before his 104th birthday.7 years ago
Comments of breathtaking ignorance and incoherence
Representative Rashida Tlaib, Democrat of Michigan, has delivered some of the most ignorant and incoherent statements ever made about the Israeli-Palestinian dispute.7 years ago
A ‘One State Solution’ means no safe haven
Representative Rashida Tlaib, Democrat of Michigan, says “I want a safe haven for Jews.” The question she hasn’t been asked and cannot answer is: where do you think that “safe haven” should be?7 years ago
‘John Wick 3’ is a one-dimensional killing machine
John Wick has great cinematography, but he is a completely one-dimensional killing machine, though that may sound really appealing to some people.7 years ago
Obsessive bigotry threatens the hater, along with the hated
Those in the grip of an obsessive, irrational hatred can’t keep themselves from expressing it, even when they damage their own interests in the process.7 years ago
Uncle Sam shouldn’t subsidize bad habits
A Republican named Briscoe Cain has filed an important bill in the Texas legislature, blocking food stamp recipients from using taxpayer money to buy soda, candy and other junk foods.7 years ago
No two sides on Gaza rockets
The old-saying “there are two sides to every argument” doesn’t apply to violent exchanges between Israel and the Gaza terrorists of Hamas and Islamic Jihad.7 years ago
‘The Hustle’ has amusing cons, but the victims are too cartoonish
The fundamental problem with 'The Hustle' is that -- even with some surprises in the plot and performances that work well enough and some gorgeous European locations in the French Riveira -- the people who are the victims of their various cons are all such stupid cartoons.7 years ago
Life is stronger than death
On the last days of Passover, while helping lead a holiday festival retreat in the California desert, I saw my father for the first time in ten years.7 years ago
